牛津译林版高中英语模块九Unit3教学课件：Welcometotheunit.pptVIP

Welcome to the unit The Meaning of Colour Free Talk about Colours Colours in Different Cultures Colours in Your Life I. Free Talk about Colors Can you name these colours? black brown gray pink purple red silver blue white yellow green Refer to your dictionaries! Names of different colors: More names of colors Red Orange Yellow Green Blue What is brought into your mind when you see them? Purple White Gold Silver Black Pink What is your favourite colour? Why? What’re the meanings of the colours? II. The Meaning of Colour In China In the West Red Orange Green In China In the West White Yellow Purple Blue Gray Black Purple: royal, precious, romantic, sacred Black: conservative, mysterious, sophisticated Silver: sleek, glamorous, rich The Meaning of Color (Only Reference) White: purity, innocence, softness, honesty Brown: earthiness, order, simplicity, friendliness Red: action, bravery, revolution, courage, vitality Pink: love, beauty Orange: vitality with endurance Yellow: wisdom, joy, happiness, intellectual energy Green: life, nature, harmony, fertility, well being Blue: youth, liberty, truth, peace, justice Gray: sorrow, security, maturity III. Colours in Different Cultures Each country has its own national flag with its own pattern and colors. Discussion: the patterns and colours of national flags Tulip Discussion: national flowers Rose Sunflower Cherry?Blossom Cactus Peony Maple Masks Suppose that you are costume designers for a play. In this play, all the actors need to wear masks and the colours on the masks represent the emotions or personalities of the characters. Work in pairs and find colours for their masks. West China Discussion: Colors for Weddings IV. Colours in Your Life Can you give some examples of the use of a particular colour on a special event? 2. Think of a foreign cou